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bogie514
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015

How long a trailer and be comfortable towing on a long trip

I am back on the camper market - children are grown and out of the house and I no longer need a trailer with bunks. My tow vehicle is a 2008 Silverado 1500, 5.3 L, 4wd, crew cab. I had an initial se...
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bid_time
Nomad II
Dec 10, 2015
If you understand tongue weight (TW) and payload; GVWR, GAWR, and GCVWR and pick & operate a TT within those limits, you are good to go. Length is irrelevant. You should also have the proper hitch equipment.

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